The Awakening of Motherhood: Matrescence in Burnt Sugar, by Avni Doshi

Introduction: The article analyses Avni Doshi's "Burnt Sugar", using literary anthropology, ecofeminism and gender perspective to explore motherhood and family relations. Methodology: Literary anthropology combined with ecofeminism and gender perspective is applied to break down the narrative and themes of the play. Analysis: The research highlights how the protagonist's motherhood and "psychic transparency" during pregnancy and puerperium influence her perception of and relationship with her mother, leading to a revision of her identity. Conclusions: The study reveals that the matrescence process is central to the protagonist's transformation, providing a profound connection to her past and redefining her identity as a mother.